Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Riverside, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Riverside, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Riverside are Valencia Gardens Health Care Center in Riverside (0.9 mi), Community Care And Rehabilitation Center in Riverside (1.6 mi), Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Riverside (1.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in California earn a median $16.50 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). That May 2025 figure is below today's $16.90 California minimum wage, so current pay starts at least there. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Riverside has about 3,896 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Riverside compared with Riverside County and California
| Census figure | Riverside | Riverside County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $69,310 | $65,477 | — |
Older residents in towns around Riverside
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest, CA | 4.3 mi | 3,034 | 292 |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 6.2 mi | 13,168 | 1,398 |
| Highgrove, CA | 6.9 mi | 511 | 10 |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 7.9 mi | 2,298 | 269 |
| Home Gardens, CA | 7.9 mi | 1,570 | 283 |
| Lake Mathews, CA | 7.9 mi | 1,322 | 153 |
Nursing homes near Riverside
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Gardens Health Care Center | Riverside, CA | 0.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (951) 683-7111 |
| Community Care And Rehabilitation Center | Riverside, CA | 1.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 162 | (951) 680-6500 |
| Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation | Riverside, CA | 1.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (951) 688-4321 |
| Extended Care Hospital Of Riverside | Riverside, CA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (951) 687-3842 |
| Mission Care Center | Riverside, CA | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (951) 688-2222 |
| Community Care On Palm | Riverside, CA | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 51 | (951) 686-9001 |
Home health agencies serving Riverside
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Health Systems | Riverside, CA | 4.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (951) 686-0003 |
| Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc | Moreno Valley, CA | 8.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (951) 242-1365 |
| Inland Wellness Health Care Inc | Upland, CA | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (909) 579-0077 |
| Good People Home Health, Inc. | Fullerton, CA | 33 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (714) 750-9980 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Riverside. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Riverside
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,776 monthly median income of Riverside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Riverside: common questions
What nursing homes are near Riverside?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Valencia Gardens Health Care Center in Riverside (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Community Care And Rehabilitation Center in Riverside (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Riverside (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Riverside?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,776 monthly median income of Riverside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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Other care in Riverside
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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